Playlist: God's Word as Discerner of Thoughts (topic)
God Will Understand
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod's Word functions as a living and powerful discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart, penetrating like a two-edged sword to divide soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and exposing every hidden motive, self-justification, and hypocrisy. It reveals that statements such as "God will understand" arise from pride and …
Secret Faults and Presumptuous Thoughts
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Word of God functions as a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Living and powerful, it is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces to the division of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. This quality enables it to lay open the real beliefs, feelings, and motives within a person, exposing insincerity, …
Hebrews (Part Five)
Sermon/Bible Study byThe ancient Israelites resisted the gospel, refusing to mix it with actual obedience. What they heard never became a part of their lives; Egypt never left them.
Matthew (Part Sixteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughGod's Word functions as the instrument of division described in Christ's warning that He came not to bring peace on earth but a sword. This sword is not a call to literal warfare but a symbol of separation that sets family members against one another. The same Word appears in the vision of Christ with a sharp two-edged sword …
The Commandments (Part Nineteen)
Sermon/Bible Study byJesus taught that all outward sin stems from inner inordinate desire. What we desire or lust after automatically becomes our idol.
Avoiding the Ruts of Our Carnal Mind
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Bill OnisickGod's Word functions as the living and powerful discerner that reveals the true source and intent of every thought. As each thought arises it creates an immediate inflection point that requires a decision between alignment with divine truth or submission to carnal impulses. The Word pierces through layers of intellect and …